Grave situation in China ignites foreign intervention fears
A dossier from Rear Admiral Kempf aboard the Newark near the Pei Ho river reports clashes between American marines and Boxers while Britain may join in. Observers foresee foreign troops acting near Pekin and possible Empress Dowager upheaval as reformists seek political leverage amid China’s volatile struggle with reaction and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Admira Kempf
United States
Newark
Pei-Ho River
Great Britain
German Foreign Office
Russia
Pekin
Qen
Chinese Reform Party
D Ewager
Liquor Demoralization Warns of Insanity Tide
The piece argues education fails to prevent alcohol related insanity claiming 55 percent of mental illness is caused by drink and 93,000 are sent to asylums yearly. It criticizes weak national effort and limited state action to curb liquor traffic.
Can a Man Be Honest and Successful in Business
In a Sioux City Journal leading editorial the question is answered with a firm yes and the claim that a dishonest man never achieves lasting success or happiness. The piece argues integrity leads to true riches and fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
T&e
Colored Methodists in Session Back England Victory View
A Washington Methodist gathering passed a resolution stating that England winning the present struggle would open a brighter future for millions of natives in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
South Africa
Press Opinions Across Iowa Reflect Political Debates
Editorial snippets from Ottumwa Waterloo Boone Clarinda Cedar Rapids Webster City discuss free homes bill expedi ency talks vice presidential picks and rest day golf. Opinions praise Aldrich as Iowa historical curator and note Miss Margaret Robinson's marriage while raising cautions about Sunday golf.
Real estate transfers for the week ending June 8 1904 Muscatine area
Transfers show numerous parcels in Muscatine Wilton and South Muscatine with buyers including Minnie Kollmann John D McLain Thomas Agar S D Bailey Albert Justman and others. Summary lists lots blocks and acreage in multiple additions and reserves amounts from 50 to 6000 dollars with several tracts including lands in sec 28 27 34 35 with various owners and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schrautemeyer, Jr
Minnie M. Kollman
Muscatine
Eae
Jerry Mahoney
John D. McLain
Henry Schrautemeyer
Minnie M. Kollmann
Geo
Mont- NE
A. Smalley’s
John C. Weiersheuser
S. D. Bailey
Margaret M. Denison
Charles Strohn
Johnson
Park Place
Nancy Greenblade
Cora M. Minnie Peto
Hus
John W. Morgan
Isaac L. Fowler
I. E. McElroy
Rider
Wilton
Fscatine
James Morgan
West Liberty
John A. Stortz
Albert Justman
Fred Grimm
Thos. Agar
Montpel
R. B. Keath
John G. Bless
South Muscatine
Jase
Charles Heller
Andrew Jones
Alfred Tunison
Sherman Springer
Claus Lamp
H. G. Shoemaker
Geo. R. Hawley
City of Muscatine
Fletcher
Bernard Grelle
C. Kemper
Henry Kemper
Edward Kemper
Augin
Muscatine Park and Floral Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Muscatine Park and Floral Association held its regular annual meeting at City Hall. Directors elected for the coming season include J. M. Gobble Wm. Huttig C. F. Cadle P. J. Mackey Sam Cohn and Mrs W F Brannan Mrs T R Fitzgerald Mrs Ruth McDonald Mrs J L Giesler and Miss Sue Stone.
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Muscatine Park
Sam Colin
J. M. Gobble
Wm. Huttig
T. R. Fitzgerald
Sam Cohn
C. F. Cadle
Snake incidents and school graduation in Buffalo Prairie
Mrs Nack Miller faced a large non venomous snake in an outhouse and was two times bitten while reaching for potatoes. A neighbor received eleven bites from a reptile while feeding horses after drinking whisky. South Buffalo school district graduation was held in the hall with Rev James Gorton of Chicago delivering the address to graduates Bessie Kistler Bertha Whitne and Bertha Hays along with kin relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Buffalo
Furguson
Jas. Gorton
Chicago
Bessie Kistler
Bertha Whitne
Bertha Hays
Unclaimed letters at Muscatine post office week ending June 12 1900
List of unclaimed letters includes men J F Davis Hopes Elias J Hunt George Jackson Henry Kath Jess Maxwell John Mc Mann Rev E C Morgan Louis Powell George W Simons M Middle and women Flora Chamberlain Etta Crawford Ethel Downing Fred Ernst Marz Hackett Minnie B Shave Louise Wittstock with instruction to say Advertised and signed by Wm L Roach P M
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Muscatine
Iowa
J. F. Davis
Mr. Hoopes
Elias J. Hunt
George Jackson
Henry Kath
Jess Maxwell
John McMann
Louise Wittstock
G. E. Franz
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Cedar Bethel Social Roundup and Upcoming Event
Miss Lelia Lane has a new piano. Mrs. Oren Lee visited Friday. Frank George attended the Fedonia picnic. Earl Bedwell says it is too far to drive to Dave Blackenhorn's. Miss Ella Coder went home. school out next Friday. Lulu Murray Effie Eva Lee in Letts Friday evening. No more croquet at S L Johnson's after 9. Lulu Murray visits Effie Lee this week. Collie George in Keota visiting aunt Mrs Clarence Blake. Many attended Cedar Bethel Friday evening practice. Children’s entertainment at the church June 24, 1900, invites all.
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Lelia Lane
Oren Lee
Frank George
Fedonia
Earl Bedwell
Dave Blackenhorn
Ella Coder
Lulu Murray
Effie
Eva Lee
Letts
S. L. Johnson's
Effie Lee
Collie George
Keota
Iowa
Clarence Blake
Cedar Bethel
Runaway Horse Gives Lively Local Jump
A runaway horse leaped over a hedge fence and two wire fences to guide the buggy around without a break, noted as the liveliest local event of the week by John Dickinson. Dr. Thompson residence nearly shingled and nearing completion at southeast corner of cooperative store block. L. A. Geople's drug store to be central office of Estel Lowe telephone line serving rural west village, Elder Williams to hold quarterly U B church conference next Tuesday with preaching at 2 and 8 pm, Rev. Van Winkle from Des Moines Children’s Home in village Sunday soliciting support, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Legler of Muscatine visited J. Geiger’s early week.
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John Dickinson
Dr. Thompson
Co-Operative
L. A. Geople’s
Estel, Lowe
Elder Williams
U. B. Church
van Winkle
Des Moines
Our Village
J. J. Legler
Muscatine
J. Geiger
Children Day prep and local notices in Buffalo Prairie
The Sabbath School at Buffalo Prairie prepares for Children’s Day though details are scarce. A boy found refuge with Frank H. Walters who pledges support for 21 years. South Buffalo school Commencement had three lady graduates and was well done. Mercer county plans no soldier reunion this year.
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Buffalo Prairie
Frank H. Walters
Frank
South Buffalo
Mercer County
Potter Bros
Millersburg
Marston
Chicago
Anti Semite unrest grows as martial law declared in Konitz
Four infantry companies arrived in Konitz Germany on June 11 to restore order amid daily anti Semite disturbances. The situation worsened as martial law was proclaimed, raising fears of a broader crisis.
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Konitz
Germany
Thirteenth Annual Train Dispatchers' Convention Opens
The Train Dispatchers Association met at the Kimball Hotel in Atlanta with F N Schultz of Garret Indiana presiding. Papers on dispatching methods and telegraphing information were read as the attendance exceeded expectations.
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Bureau of Information
Credit Men's Association Holds Milwaukee Convention
The National Credit Men's Association opened its annual convention in Milwaukee with President John Field of Philadelphia presiding. Local organizers deserve praise for thorough preparations as three days of discussions on topics of interest in their field begin.
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Milwaukee
National Credit Men’s Association
John Field
Philadelphia
Iowa G A R Encampment Opens in Davenport
The annual Iowa Department G A R encampment starts in Davenport at the Kimball House with events planned for today and tomorrow. Organizers promise a roy al time for veterans as the meeting proceeds. Steamer Ivernia Changes Routes.
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Davenport
Iowa
Iowa Department
Kimball House
Ivernia
New York Sunday School Convention Opens in Buffalo
The forty fifth annual New York State Sunday School Association convention opened today at Central Presbyterian Church in Buffalo New York. An excellent program was prepared and many noted Sunday School workers are present.
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New York
Buffalo
N. Y
New York State Sunday School Association
Central Presbyterian Church
Red River Settlers Meet In Park River North Dakota
The annual meeting of the Red River Valley Old Settlers Association opened in Park River North Dakota and continues tomorrow. All persons who settled in the Red River prior to July 1 1879 are eligible for membership.
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Red River
Park River
N. Dak
Valley Old Settlers’ Association
Voting on Bond Issue in Haddonfield
Voters in Haddonfield New Jersey go to the polls on June 12 to decide whether bonds will be issued to fund a perfect sewage system. The election centers on approving the proposed municipal project and its financing.
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Haddonfield
N. J
Dolliver Boom for Vice Presidency Grows in GOP
Washington dispatch reports Dolliver’s vice presidential prospects strengthening as Republicans in Congress increasingly back him. Louisiana purchase states emerge as strong Dolliver support, while Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas contest seats loom in Philadelphia convention coverage with Hanna and others examining potential contests. The vice presidential race centers on Dolliver versus the field with Allison less likely.
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Philadelphia
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Hanna
Washington
Walton
Dick Payne
Scott
Kean
Delaware
Addicks-Dupont
Tennessee
Evans
Brownlow
Allison
Dolliver
Census Returns Scheduled for Daily Bulletins
Director Merriam of the census bureau says once ready the population totals will be released by daily bulletins. Large cities will report first and the full count is expected to be ready for announcement in about two weeks.
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The
Journal
Washington, D. C
Merriam
Census Bureau
New England Allied Printing Trades Open Sixth Convention
The sixth annual convention opened in South Framingham with President George H. Coop of Somerville presiding. Officers are to be elected for the ensuing year as the Allied Printing Trades continue to push their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
New England Allied Printing Trades
South Framingham
George H. Coop
Somerville
Cymric Returns to Regular Trans Atlantic Service
The Cymric of the White Star Line sails from New York resuming its regular trans Atlantic service after transporting troops to South Africa for the British government.
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New York
The
Cymric
White Star Line
South Africa
Cambridge Honors Three Americans With Honorary Degrees
The University of Cambridge conferred honorary degrees on United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate, on Harvard’s Prof. White, and on Prof. S. P. Langley of Washington, during a ceremony in London.
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London
University of Cambridge
United States
Joseph H. Choate
White
Harvard
S. P. Langley
Washington
Masonic Home Dedicated In Fort Worth Today
The new Masonic Home in Fort Worth Texas was dedicated today with about 750 delegates and 3 000 visitors attending the barbecue. The event marks a significant community achievement in the city.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Bids Opened on Refunding Bonds for Levee District
In New Orleans on June 12 the Board of Commissioners for the fifth Louisiana Levee District opened sealed proposals for 165000 dollars in fifty year bonds at five percent interest paid semi annually. A certified check of 1000 dollars was required with each bid.
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New Orleans
Board of Commissioners
Louisana Levee
Madigan Veterans Reunion Opens in Dell Rapids
The Madigan Veteran Association held its reunion in Dell Rapids South Dakota on June 12 with many Spanish American War veterans in attendance. Colonel Stover and Chaplain Dally were among the principal speakers.
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Dell Rapids, S. Dak
Madigan
Tammany Likely to Supply Ice for Kansas City Convention
The article suggests Tammany will probably be permitted to furnish the ice for the Kansas City convention, highlighting it as the most probable arrangement and noting possible approval from officials.
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Tammany
Kansas City
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